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GODTHRYMM Announce New Album “Projections” + Unveil First Single & Video ‘Truth In My Own’

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UK doom metal outfit GODTHRYMM have announced their highly anticipated third full-length album, “Projections”, set for release on May 29 via Profound Lore Records. Marking the final chapter in the band’s ambitious Visions Trilogy, the album arrives alongside the debut of the first single and video, “Truth In My Own”.

Stream the single HERE

With “Projections”, GODTHRYMM bring to a close a journey that began with their 2020 debut “Reflections” and continued with 2023’s critically acclaimed “Distortions”. In the years since “Reflections”, the band have steadily built a reputation as one of the most notable emerging acts from the UK’s doom scene, often recognized for channeling the spirit of early-to-mid ‘90s British doom metal – a sound closely associated with genre pioneers such as My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, and Anathema.

That connection is no coincidence. GODTHRYMM is helmed by veteran guitarist and vocalist Hamish Glencross (ex-My Dying Bride, Vallenfyre, Solstice) and features drummer Shaun Taylor-Steels (ex-My Dying Bride, Anathema, Solstice). With such pedigree embedded in its core, the band’s sonic identity naturally carries the DNA of classic UK doom.

Yet “Projections” is far from a nostalgic exercise. The album sees GODTHRYMM expanding their sound further, building upon the foundations laid by “Distortions”. With an expanded lineup now featuring keyboardist and co-vocalist Catherine Glencross, bassist Bob Crolla, and second guitarist Kris McLaughin, “Projections” stands as the band’s most layered, varied, and complex release to date – while still upholding the colossal, emotionally charged heaviness that defines their sound. It also emerges as their most aggressive album yet.

As Hamish Glencross explains: “On this new album we present to you songs that channel our passion, our sorrow, our love, our fury – the very essence that makes us who we are, and we hope you find some kindred reflection in yourselves on this journey. Our first album ‘Reflections’ was a rekindling of our passion and fire for the music we love, the second album ‘Distortions’ took that template and evolved it ever further with grandeur and vision. ‘Projections’ takes everything that has brought to this point, and delves into our very musical souls with the appropriate introspection, diversity and contrasts of our emotions that define us. This is who we are, and we project all of this through our new album.“

He continues: “The vision and writing for ‘Projections’ commenced as the recording of the previous album ‘Distortions’ was in its completion. The direction was to push ourselves further in musical scope and complexity, and was then driven further by artistic ambition in a new lineup showcased on ‘The Light’ EP, but also then influenced by life’s challenges and subsequent personal tragedy within the band. The songs are a reflection of love, sorrow and fury which we all feel.“

Tracklist:
01. Trenches Deep
02. Truth In My Own
03. The Sun Never Fell
04. Endure My Skin (feat. Aaron Stainthorpe)
05. Jewels
06. Hope Is Eternal

“Projections” was recorded at various stages throughout the last year at different studios with Andy Hawkins and Glencross at the helm. Cover art was done by Mitchell Nolte.

“Projections” drops May 27 on Profound Lore Records and is now available for pre-order HERE

To celebrate the release, GODTHRYMM’s album launch show will take place on June 6 at Brudenell Social Club in Leeds in partnership with Crash Records. Tickets are on sale now HERE.

Live:
06/06/26 Leeds (UK) – Brudenell Social Club (Album Release Show)

GODTHRYMM are:
Hamish Glencross – Guitar & vocals
Shaun Taylor-Steels – Drums
Bob Crolla – Bass
Catherine Glencross – Keys & vocals
Kris McLaughin – Guitar

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VANDEN PLAS Return with Acoustic Album “AcCult II”, Out June 12th

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German progressive metal pioneers Vanden Plas are back with “AcCult II”, a new acoustic album set for release on June 12, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

To coincide with the announcement, the single “Far Off Grace”, along with an official video, are available today.

Andy Kuntz commented: “The single “Far Off Grace” exemplifies the unpretentious, pure, and at the same time artistic, multifaceted acoustic expression of all the songs on “AcCult II”. They say you can recognize a good song when it works even in a stripped-down version. Compared to the studio version first released in 1999, however, this interpretation opens up on top many new avenues of understanding”.

“It allows the song’s once bombastic beauty to blossom in the virtuosic interplay between Stephan Lill’s exquisite guitar work, Alessandro Del Vecchio’s shimmering grand piano, and Kuntz’s vocals, ranging from sensitive to ecstatic – only to then be driven, by the unbridled power of an exceptional band with Andreas Lill on drums and Torsten Reichert on bass, to a hypnotically intensifying, furiously breathtaking finale”, he added. “This is far more than an acoustic version of a song; it is the ultimate reinvention of a classic in its own light.”

Pre-Order “AcCult II” HERE

“AcCult II” is the highly anticipated acoustic sequel to Vanden Plas’ 1996 landmark album “AcCult”.

Stephan Lill explained how the album came to life: “When we released our first acoustic CD, “AcCult”, in 1996, it was special to us in many ways. For this release, we arranged songs from our debut album, “Colour Temple”, into new acoustic versions. And we did the same with songs by other artists or bands that didn’t necessarily fit our usual musical style. Ever since that release, we’d always had it in the back of our minds to produce another acoustic CD at some point. But then came tours, more regular CDs, many theatre productions we were involved in, and time flew by…”

“When Frontiers approached us with the idea of another acoustic CD, we knew that we had the time needed for it, and with the right songs, it could work. And we can now say, it worked out. We sticked with the concept of the first “AcCult” CD, and so “AcCult II” once again features acoustic versions of Vanden Plas songs, as well as two cover songs: “Nothing Else Matters” (Metallica) and “Boat on the River” (Styx)”, he continued. “We are more than happy that, exactly 30 years later, we can write the next “AcCult” chapter. And all Vanden Plas fans can look forward to a truly extraordinary release.”

Building on the innovative concept that first reimagined tracks from their debut “Colour Temple” in a stripped-down, unplugged setting, this new release revisits select songs from their extensive catalog with fresh acoustic arrangements, offering fans a completely new perspective on the band’s music.

In addition to reworked originals like “Far Off Grace”, “Holes In The Sky”, “The Ghost Xperiment”, and “You Fly”, “AcCult II” features inspired interpretations of classic songs by other artists, including Styx’s “Boat On The River” and Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters”, blending reverence for the originals with Vanden Plas’ signature emotional depth and musical sophistication.

Notably, John Helliwell of Supertramp makes a guest appearance on saxophone on the album’s closing track, “You Fly”, adding a unique, melodic touch to the album’s finale.

The album showcases the band’s current lineup – Andy Kuntz (vocals), Stephan Lill (guitars), Andreas Lill (drums), Thorsten Reichert (bass), and Alessandro Del Vecchio (keyboards) – whose synergy brings a nuanced warmth to each track.

With “AcCult II”, Vanden Plas demonstrates that their progressive sensibilities translate seamlessly into intimate, acoustic settings, creating a compelling experience that resonates both with longtime fans and newcomers alike.

“AcCult II” Tracklist:

1. Far Off Grace
2. Holes In The Sky
3. The Ghost Experiment
4. Boat On The River
5. Healing Tree
6. Postcard To God
7. Nothing Else Matters
8. You Fly (Ft. John Helliwell)

Line Up:
Andy Kuntz -vocals
Stephan Lill – guitars
Andreas Lill – drums
Torsten Reichert – bass
Alessandro Del Vecchio – keyboards

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CONSTELLATIA Release ‘In Vituperation’ Studio Performance

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Post-black metal band CONSTELLATIA are releasing a new studio performance of “In Vituperation”, the second song from their 2022 album Magisterial Romance. The song is one of the album’s most concentrated studies in atmosphere and tension, built around the experience of being inexplicably bound to another person, that gravity that defies rational account.

Magisterial Romance is out on Season of Mist. Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Constellatia-MR

The playthrough features Constellatia’s current lineup: Gideon Lamprecht & Matthew Cox on guitars, Keenan Oakes on bass and vocals, and Jonathan Burgers on drums. The performance offers a direct window into the architecture of a song that, on record, was largely the work of Lamprecht and Oakes as a duo, with Lamprecht handling all recording, production and mixing at his home studio in Cape Town. Seeing it rendered by a full band clarifies the compositional scale the two had in mind from the outset.

The playthrough arrives ahead of three upcoming live shows that Constellatia are playing in South Africa. The band will perform at District in their hometown of Cape Town on April 4, followed by Tweefontein Melkery in Johannesburg on May 16 as part of the Massacre (US) South Africa tour, and The Armchair in Cape Town on June 11 as part of the Vígljós (CH) African tour.

Following the end of Wildernessking’s career, Keenan Oakes had to continue making music, despite the difficulties of playing in a metal band in Cape Town, South Africa. Regardless, Oakes joined forces with Crow Black Sky’s Gideon Lamprecht in 2018 to create the musical entity known as Constellatia. Taken from the word ‘constellation’, Constellatia refers to the nature of existence and the natural world, the cosmos, and extracting meaning and happiness from it all. The band’s somber take on progressive black metal encapsulates inherently human subjects; a distillation of life’s meander, sadness and tribulations.

Inspired by artists such as Opeth, Mastodon, The Cure, Primordial, Neurosis, Wolves in the Throne Room, Pink Floyd, Beach House, Agalloch, Emperor and Cult of Luna, Constellatia imbue their stark musical landscape with ferocity and reverie. Following the release of their debut record via Isolation Records in 2019, The Language of Limbs, Constellatia was very quick to garner the attention of listeners around the world, leading to their acknowledgement and subsequent signing to the large, independent record label, Season of Mist. While The Language of Limbs sounds bleak and tends to instill a sense of longing within the listener, it too sparks an idyllic feeling of catharsis with the mesmerizing atmospheric soundscapes and subtle intoxicating harmonies.

Now with Season of Mist’s support moving forward with their sophomore record, Constellatia have the footing and foundation to fully expand on their musical endeavours. The new album which is set to release on November the 11th 2022, shows Constellatia continuing to evolve on their already mature sound, creating these larger-than-life romantic compositions that express the emotional spectrum of simply being; an amorphous progressive metal experience enriched with lavish ambiance and ripe with spirit, unique to them alone.

From the very start, the goal with Constellatia was to create emotionally dense and textured metal that is both transcendent and incredibly human. With the release of their upcoming record later this year, Constellatia will reveal just how much more dynamic and vulnerable their music has become. It may seem that the band is now hitting their stride, but they have only just begun. Plans are being made to tour the many corners of the world in support of their new album and subsequent releases.

To love
The wheels of this great turning
Dispel the grey aura you’ve known
Deepen the joy, stars aglow

Line-up:
Gideon Lamprecht — Guitars & Keyboards
Matthew Cox — Guitars
Keenan Oakes — Bass & Vocals
Jonathan Burgers — Drums

Follow Constellatia:
Bandcamp: https://constellatia.bandcamp.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constellatiaband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@constellatiaband
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1r8tzQXEPrte5GZ06LppsS
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/constellatia/1479927744
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/73967762
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/16819300

KREATOR Release Music Video for ‘Loyal To The Grave’

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Following the electrifying kickoff of their extensive European tour, metal legends KREATOR are keeping the momentum alive with the release of a brand-new music video for ‘Loyal To The Grave,’ the powerful closing track of their latest studio album, Krushers Of The World.

Showcasing a different side of the band’s signature intensity, ‘Loyal To The Grave‘ stands out as one of the album’s most memorable moments. Driven by a highly melodic approach and elevated by a soaring, anthemic chorus, the track captures both the aggression and emotional depth that have defined KREATOR’s enduring legacy. The accompanying video visually amplifies this spirit, blending striking performance footage with cinematic storytelling that underscores themes of loyalty, unity, and resilience.

Mille Petrozza commented:
“The video was inspired by the Movie “ The Crow” this time. I hope you enjoy our little journey into obscurity as much as we do.”

Currently tearing through Europe alongside Exodus, Carcass, and Nails, KREATOR have been delivering spectacular shows to fans across the continent. The tour continues through the end of April, cementing the band’s reputation as one of the most formidable live acts in metal.

Looking ahead, KREATOR will take their explosive live show across the Atlantic this May, joining forces with Carcass and Cold Steel for a highly anticipated U.S. tour. With no signs of slowing down, 2026 is shaping up to be another landmark year for the band.

PURCHASE/STREAM KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD: https://kreator.bfan.link/krushers-of-the-world

Krushers Of the World -tracklist

Seven Serpents
Satanic Anarchy
Krushers Of The World
Tränenpalast
Barbarian
Blood Of Our Blood
Combatants
Psychotic Imperator
Deathscream
Loyal To The Grave

KREATOR LIVE:

EU & UK Headline Tour
w/ special guests Carcass, Exodus and Nails

Mar 26 LU Esch sur Alzette Rockhall
Apr 26 CH Zurich Halle 622
Apr 26 NL Den Bosch Mainstage
Apr 26 DE Essen Grugahalle
Apr 26 DE Frankfurt am Main Jahrhunderthalle
Apr 26 IT Milan Alcatraz
Apr 26 SI Ljubljana Media Center
Apr 26 AT Vienna Gasometer
Apr 26 DE Ludwigsburg MHP Arena
Apr 26 DE Munich Zenith
Apr 26 CZ Prague Forum Karlin
Apr 26 HU Budapest Barba Negra
Apr 26 PL Warsaw Arena Torwar
Apr 26 DE Hamburg Inselpark Arena
Apr 26 DE Berlin Uber Eats Music Hall
Apr 26 LV Riga Palladium Riga
Apr 26 FI Helsinki Black Box
Apr 26 SE Stockholm Annexet
Apr 26 NO Oslo Sentrum Scene
Apr 26 DK Copenhagen Poolen

KRUSHERS OF THE USA TOUR 2026

KREATOR
w/ guests Carcass & Cold Steel

07 May 26 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
08 May 26 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville
10 May 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
11 May 26 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
12 May 26 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
14 May 26 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
15 May 26 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
16 May 26 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
18 May 26 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
19 May 26 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
20 May 26 – Chicago, IL – Romova Theatre
22 May 26 – Huntington, NY – Paramount
23 May 26 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest

TICKETS: http://www.kreator-terrorzone.de

EU FESTIVALS

July 26 DE Rock Harz Rock Harz

ABOUT KREATOR:

When KREATOR’s earliest incarnation formed under the influence of Kiss and Judas Priest in the early 80’s none of the above was thinkable. For young adults, Essen, back then a 600k plus city in the Ruhr area, was a grim place. Unemployment rates were surging, houses had been blackened by smoke from factories and coal mines, for some alcohol and drug abuse were the only escape route from this dismal, post-industrialized backdrop.

Whereas Birmingham spawned Black Sabbath and undoubtedly became the legitimate birthplace of heavy metal, the bands associated with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal like Iron Maiden, Venom, Saxon pushed the genre with a street-fighting attitude, US artists such as Metallica, Exodus, Slayer, and Swedes Bathory intensified the style even more, and altogether concocted a dangerous brew KREATOR poured down their throats in gallons. For today’s remaining founding members Mille and drummer Jürgen “Ventor” Reil, music was the way out from these dire surroundings, and provided an outlet for the frustration and contempt boiling in their guts. And KREATOR went all in. Naive, chaotic yet utterly determined.

And they left their own mark on heavy metal history, radicalizing thrash and inspiring legions of musicians including Arch Enemy, Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth and Ghost, with Papa Emeritus joining a TV performance of ‘Satan Is Real’ in 2017.

Their newest studio album, Krushers Of The World, shows a band that has lost none of its bite kicking off with the rabid aggression of ‘Seven Serpents’. It also tackles Petrozza’s love for horror flicks by paying tribute to Dario Argento’s Suspiria in ‘Tränenpalast’ with extreme metal vocal coach Britta Görtz (Hiraes) adding her own vicious tone over dark yet catchy melodies. And of course, you shall have hefty doses of pure, thrashing aggression as well! ‘Barbarian’, ‘Deathscream’ or ‘Psychotic Imperator’ deliver your fix of merciless riffs, majestic leads by Sami Yli-Sirniö and some of Ventor’s fastest parts ever. Are you looking for powerful mid-tempo sections allowing bassist Frédéric Leclercq to shine? Then the monumental groove of the title track and stunning chorus of ‘Satanic Anarchy’ will have you covered. Rounded off by a triumphant and – no pun intended – krushing production courtesy of Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, who previously worked with the group on Phantom Antichrist (2012) and Gods Of Violence (2017), KREATOR return in perfect shape.

A novelty to Krushers Of The World is immediately obvious when staring at its cover. With Zbigniew Bielak, renowned for his work for Ghost, art and design offer an interesting twist to KREATOR’s history. Transforming classic visual trademarks dedicated fans will recognise from Coma Of Souls (1990), Out of the Dark… into the Light (1988) and Pleasure To Kill (the font!) into a highly detailed tapestry garnered with occult symbolism, Bielak crafted an outstanding piece paying homage to a band he loves since his teenager days yet with a daring and unique flair. The cover of Krushers Of The World rewards everyone willing to analyze the grandiose sleeve design.

In essence, Krushers Of The World is of course not a throwback to KREATOR’s past, it is furious, massive sounding and creative in its own right, gifted with a songwriting quality honed over years. It displays a band which earned its spot among the giants of the genre, and developed its youthful anger further into a professional, internationally successful, nonetheless intimidating creature. Krushers Of The World underlines the fact that fueled by the reflective look at their own legacy sparked by 2025’s Hate & Hope movie, KREATOR nowadays appear more mindful of their early days while simultaneously progressing uncompromisingly, unstoppable in their search for new realms to conquer and new worlds to krush.

For more info: https://www.kreator-terrorzone.de/

PINO SCOTTO Unveils Official Video for ‘Phantom Humanity’

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March 27th, 2026, marked a new, hard-hitting chapter in the career of PINO SCOTTO: the official music video for “PHANTOM HUMANITY” is now available. A track that strikes with force and without filters, anticipating one of the artist’s most intense and meaningful works to date.

The song is taken from the brand-new studio album “The Devil’s Call”, a record that goes beyond mere listening—it demands to be experienced. Eleven tracks that dig deep into reality, blending personal reflections with sharp social commentary, all delivered through Scotto’s raw, authentic, and unmistakable voice.

“PHANTOM HUMANITY”: A DARK MIRROR OF THE PRESENT

With “PHANTOM HUMANITY”, Pino Scotto lays bare a hollow, disillusioned, almost ghost-like society. A phantom humanity moving without awareness—numb, detached, and unable to recognize itself.

The official video amplifies this message through powerful and symbolic imagery, transforming the track into an intense and unsettling visual experience, perfectly aligned with the artist’s vision.

Maltese SAĦĦAR Signs to Time To Kill Records, New Full-Length Album Coming

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Maltese black metal enyity SAĦĦAR has officially joined the roster of Time To Kill Records, marking a new chapter in its ever-evolving path.

Emerging from a scene far removed from the genre’s more saturated circuits, SAĦĦAR brings with it a distinct identity shaped by isolation, heritage, and a deeply personal artistic vision.

The upcoming full-length album promises a refined take on the project’s signature sound: a form of black metal infused with fresh dynamics, subtle melodic undercurrents and a pervasive sense of decay that envelops the material in a bleak, almost otherworldly atmosphere.

Balancing aggression and introspection, the new work aims to push further into expressive territory while maintaining the raw essence that has defined SAĦĦAR’s output to date.

More details about the album will be revealed soon.

SAĦĦAR began as the brainchild of Marton Saliba, with the aim of creating harsh and extreme music rooted in black metal. From the outset, the project has balanced raw, blast-beat-driven tracks with more mid-tempo material enriched by synths and samples, often blending these elements together. Most of the lyrics are written in Maltese, SAĦĦAR’s native language. The first demo, “Genesis of Demise”, followed a year later by the album “Maġija Sewda”, gained attention both locally and within the wider underground scene during the MySpace era.

Following the well-received split “Thine Triumphant Death” and a subsequent album that was never officially released, SAĦĦAR entered an indefinite hiatus. The project returned in 2013 with renewed intensity through the EP “Mera Mkissra”, showcasing a stronger focus on folklore elements, mid-tempo pacing, and synth-heavy arrangements. From then on, SAĦĦAR maintained a steady output, releasing an average of one EP or album per year until 2020, when the pandemic brought activities to a halt—though writing and studio work continued in preparation for future releases.

The release of the 2015 album “Kruha u Kefrija” also marked SAĦĦAR’s live debut, leading to performances supporting acts such as Destroyer 666, black metal legends Mayhem, and industrial outfit Gothminister. During the pandemic, SAĦĦAR remained active by contributing to online events, including Metal Injection’s “Slayathome” series and the Grimfest online festival.

In early 2020, SAĦĦAR was nominated at the Malta Music Awards in both the “Metal” and “Album in Maltese” categories for “Qilla tal-Qrun”, which was well received within the scene. In late 2022, the project embarked on its first tour with a live lineup, spanning nine consecutive days across four countries (Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania), marking an important step forward in its live evolution.

SAĦĦAR’s sound can be described as “ruinous” black metal—combining grand, larger-than-life symphonic elements with minimal, almost doom-like riffs, as well as intense tremolo-driven passages and ambient, synth-based compositions. This wide-ranging approach is reflected in a discography of over 100 songs. Lyrical themes range from occult and folklore-inspired narratives to death, misanthropic catastrophes, and occasional critiques of organized religion.

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